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Grammar Entry 664 / 1605 60-second read

Free reign vs. Free rein

Horse reins, not monarchy.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

“Give her free reign over the project.”

✓ Correct

“Give her free rein over the project.”

The ruleii

FREE REIN (horse metaphor).

REIN = horse's strap, letting it run freely. REIGN = royal rule.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Horse metaphor.

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